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Sophia Loren

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Sophia Loren

Sophia Loren, professionally known as Sofia Costanza Brigida Villani Scicolone L.d'H. OMRI, is an iconic Italian actress with a remarkable career that spans over seven decades. Born on September 20, 1934, Loren is among the last surviving stars from the Golden Age of Hollywood cinema. Her journey into acting began at the tender age of 16 after participating in a beauty pageant. This led to a five-picture contract with Paramount in 1956, launching her international career. She is known for her roles in films such as 'The Pride and the Passion', 'Houseboat', and 'It Started in Naples'. Sophia Loren earned her reputation as a sex symbol during the 1950s due to her sexually emancipated persona on screen. Her performance in the film 'Two Women' made her the first ever performer to win an Oscar for a non-English-language performance. Besides her Academy Award, Loren received seven David di Donatello Awards for Best Actress. Her achievements extend to five special Golden Globes (including the Cecil B. DeMille Award), a BAFTA Award, a Laurel Award, a Grammy Award, the Volpi Cup for Best Actress, and the Best Actress Award at the Cannes Film Festival.

7 movies
1 nomination

Biography, Career & Filmography

Learn more about Sophia Loren, including a detailed biography, career timeline, personal life insights, and complete filmography. Discover how Sophia Loren rose to fame, their major roles, industry impact, and personal milestones in the world of film.


Given Name: Sofia Costanza Brigida Villani Scicolone

Born: Rome, Kingdom of Italy

Citizenship: Italy, France

Birthday: September 20, 1934

Occupations: Actress

Years Active: 1950-2020

Children: 2

Spouses: Carlo Ponti Sr.

Awards and Nominations Received by Sophia Loren

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52nd Golden Globe Awards 1995

Nomination

Best Supporting Performance in a Motion Picture – Drama, Musical or Comedy (Supporting Actress)

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Career Timeline

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